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How to book cheap San Francisco to Los Angeles bus tickets?

The best way to get deals on bus tickets from San Francisco to Los Angeles is by booking earlier. Based on the last 30 days, the cheapest average bus fares from San Francisco to Los Angeles were $27.12. By booking 0 days out, tickets are on average $0.00 cheaper than those that are booked last minute.

Cheapest average price$27.12

What is the busiest time to travel by bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

The busiest time of the week for travel from San Francisco to Los Angeles by bus is at 10:00 p.m. on Monday. When planning to travel around this time, tickets should be booked well in advance as they may sell out. Around 1:00 p.m. on Thursday is when the fewest number of bus tickets are sold. If you’re looking for a little extra space, the bus departing at this time is the least likely to be crowded.

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Greyhound from San Francisco to Los Angeles has the most daily schedules

On average there are 17 bus trips per day. Greyhound has the most options for departures from San Francisco to Los Angeles, with an average of 11 trips per day and 238 monthly trips. 2 bus carriers currently travel from San Francisco to Los Angeles. Of the 17 trips there are 17 trips that are direct routes with no transfers.

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Knoxville

Greyhound serves San Francisco to Knoxville

$371.36+

Nashville

Bus to Nashville, TN

$332.23+

Richmond

San Francisco to Richmond bus

$241.18+

Departing bus stations in San Francisco to Los Angeles:

Depending on the bus line you travel with, your options include 2 stations that have bus departures from San Francisco. Most bus trips to Los Angeles will depart from Bus Terminal - 200 Folsom St, Caltrain Station - Townsend St and 5th St.

Bus Terminal - 200 Folsom St

Caltrain Station - Townsend St and 5th St

Arrival San Francisco to Los Angeles bus stops:

Bus trips arrive in Los Angeles at 2 stations, depending on which bus line you are travelling with. Bus Terminal - 1716 E 7th St, Union Station are the main bus stations in Los Angeles for trips arriving from San Francisco.